Hawaii Auto Shops ... Review and Recommendations

Shieldze1025 · 04-03-2011, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by 808elise

Good recommendation for Shea's Luxury Detail. Quick, reliable, and reasonable work. He also gives a 10% discount for BMW guys if you mention the forum. It was great work with a smile.

How long did it take? I've been trying to figure out how to schedule mine.

808elise · 04-03-2011, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Shieldze1025

How long did it take? I've been trying to figure out how to schedule mine.

Well I just got a scratch buffed out. But it took about 30mins and I just did a walk in and they started it right away.

808E90 · 04-03-2011, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 808elise

Good recommendation for Shea's Luxury Detail. Quick, reliable, and reasonable work. He also gives a 10% discount for BMW guys if you mention the forum. It was great work with a smile.

I've heard nothing but good things about this place .. Maybe I should try them out.

0zerocool0 · 04-07-2011, 03:21 PM

i know its not a e90 (even though i have one), but looking to install lowering springs on a e60 m5. which shop would you recommend that has reasonable prices? thanks

TeamBMWHawaii · 04-08-2011, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by 0zerocool0

i know its not a e90 (even though i have one), but looking to install lowering springs on a e60 m5. which shop would you recommend that has reasonable prices? thanks

get a hold of joe aka dvmotorsports at bimmerforums. if not, go to ken at pacific automotive i'm mapunapuna. I know he's installed coilovers on an E60 in the past.

Shieldze1025 · 04-08-2011, 06:06 AM

I think we need to get the bimmerforums crew over here, regardless of E9x or not. Good group of guys and I think some publicity here would be beneficial haha

808elise · 04-09-2011, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 0zerocool0

i know its not a e90 (even though i have one), but looking to install lowering springs on a e60 m5. which shop would you recommend that has reasonable prices? thanks

I went to JS4KIX. I know the place looks like a shit hole but the lounge is accually comfortable and they did a good job. Super cheap. I recommend them.

TeamBMWHawaii · 04-09-2011, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by 808elise

I went to JS4KIX. I know the place looks like a shit hole but the lounge is accually comfortable and they did a good job. Super cheap. I recommend them.

+1

Gary and his crew always takes care of me when I need something done. They're good people.

808E90 · 04-09-2011, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Shieldze1025

I think we need to get the bimmerforums crew over here, regardless of E9x or not. Good group of guys and I think some publicity here would be beneficial haha

Most of the guys that own a E9X are here from bimmerforums.

DeepSeaLandry · 04-11-2011, 01:49 PM

Is that where most of us here (local) post, Bimmerforums? Was wondering why it is kind of slow here in this forum?!

no-othr · 01-16-2012, 03:54 AM

cool thread...

bluewater328 · 04-01-2012, 01:24 AM

Anyone got a friendly Safety Inspection spot? And just so I'm clear, I have nothing but a stock setup, so I'm not looking for that kind of hook up. What I am looking for is someone who will put the stickers (or let me place them) on a metal plate mounted on the side of the license plate instead of the bumper. That's it. Want to take off the ones on the bumper courtesy BMW when I bought it two years ago and just have a shop who isn't going to give me a hard time about mounting it near the license plate (vehicle is a 328)

808MGuy · 04-01-2012, 03:26 AM

I usually get mine done at Hawaiian Tire & Auto Center in Aiea but the sticker plate next to the license plate is illegal. No gray area on that one. Must be attached to the bumper.

808elise · 04-12-2012, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 808MGuy

I usually get mine done at Hawaiian Tire & Auto Center in Aiea but the sticker plate next to the license plate is illegal. No gray area on that one. Must be attached to the bumper.

No matter where u go! Just get a bumper plate and mount on bottom right. That is legal and looks better IMO.

Evan_RS · 05-12-2012, 02:36 AM

JS4KIX patched one of my tire with the nail in it. After 50miles later, that tire they patched is now leaking air.

808elise · 05-31-2012, 01:48 AM

Auto Source Hawaii: Though I know of one person on here that works there, and I appreciate knowing him, the dealer sucks. More appropriately placed on the owner.

If you would like your payoffs to take over two months then by all means go to Auto Source. They will not care if you are going on a family vacation and having to iron it out from overseas. I know there are more of you out there that have experienced this and can speak up about their service. After all the BS and incorrect info their paperwork was also messed up. It was obvious they gave less than a $hit about all my time and emails and did not bother to even see the issue until I walked into their business when I got back. I was still shorted and just dropped the issue.

Good luck dealing with the BS if you decide to buy there. Even if you get a limited warranty be prepared to jump through hoops to get anything actually fixed. After my last purchase there I called and was told that the guy that sold me the car no longer wanted to talk to me after one of the angel eyes did not work the next day on my limited warranty. I ran through hoops for three weeks until it was finally handled. And who cares that I'm in the military and I need registration after a month to get on base anymore. They will not care about getting the title to the bank so I can get the registration.

Also be prepared for at least a 20% markup over what he paid for it.

I have one more shop for you later this week. It involves a body shop that sat on my car for two years. And then told me they wanted to increase the price on the work or I could just get it out of their way (with 5k worth of work to get it fixed from their half @ss start).

Rennfahrer · 05-31-2012, 06:28 AM

^ oh I can't wait to hear the rest of the story. I have another for autosource, but that's for another day.

MediaHI · 05-31-2012, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Valentino_RS

JS4KIX patched one of my tire with the nail in it. After 50miles later, that tire they patched is now leaking air.

JS4KIX sucks. Scrapped the lip of my brand new powder coated rim then blamed the powder coat to be a bad quality. They didn't clamp the rim down tight enough and it was rotating while they are trying to mount the tire on.

The next time I had tire work, I went to rons. Rather pay twice as much and have it done perfectly.

808elise · 06-01-2012, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Rennfahrer

^ oh I can't wait to hear the rest of the story. I have another for autosource, but that's for another day.

Well at least he "apologizes for the unfortunate situation" of blowing me off.

808elise · 06-01-2012, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Jack328iE92

JS4KIX sucks. Scrapped the lip of my brand new powder coated rim then blamed the powder coat to be a bad quality. They didn't clamp the rim down tight enough and it was rotating while they are trying to mount the tire on.

The next time I had tire work, I went to rons. Rather pay twice as much and have it done perfectly.

last time I went to ron's they told me they no longer work on beemers and referred me to revolutions. Don't get me started on that place again. OMG I am getting so angry just thinking about all these shady businesses and that they still exist.

rexel77 · 06-16-2012, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 808E90

Anyone got some storys of BMW of Honolulu "sales" ... Both Good & Bad? Post them up!!

... I wanna hear what they did or didn't do.

Did not have a good experience with Tina sterling. I made an appointment to see her and I had to wait more than an hour after I arrived because she was finishing up a sale.

When we did meet, I told her I was looking for a 3 series and my budget was around 30k and she tries to talk me into leasing a new 535.

808E90 · 06-18-2012, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by rexel77

Did not have a good experience with Tina sterling. I made an appointment to see her and I had to wait more than an hour after I arrived because she was finishing up a sale.

When we did meet, I told her I was looking for a 3 series and my budget was around 30k and she tries to talk me into leasing a new 535.

Dang ... Sorry to hear.

Let me know if you are still looking for a car ... Not sure how much he can do but I can put you in touch with Terrance.

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0zerocool0 Enlisted Member 1 Rep 30 Posts Drives: 08 e92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 808 iTrader: (0)	i know its not a e90 (even though i have one), but looking to install lowering springs on a e60 m5. which shop would you recommend that has reasonable prices? thanks
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04-08-2011, 06:06 AM	#138
Shieldze1025 Keepin' America Free 76 Rep 1,260 Posts Drives: F10 535i Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Haleiwa, HI iTrader: (7)	I think we need to get the bimmerforums crew over here, regardless of E9x or not. Good group of guys and I think some publicity here would be beneficial haha __________________ F10 535i \| Retired: E60 ///M5 \| E92 335i "If everything seems under control, you're not going fast enough" -Mario Andretti
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04-11-2011, 01:49 PM	#142
DeepSeaLandry First Lieutenant 15 Rep 348 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 E90 DCT Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Honolulu, HI iTrader: (0)	Is that where most of us here (local) post, Bimmerforums? Was wondering why it is kind of slow here in this forum?!
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01-16-2012, 03:54 AM	#143
no-othr DIMSUM 1 Rep 59 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW ///M3 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Honolulu, HI iTrader: (0)	cool thread...
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04-01-2012, 01:24 AM	#144
bluewater328 Colonel 640 Rep 2,098 Posts Drives: 2011 bluewater 328i LCI sedan Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Hawaii iTrader: (0)	Anyone got a friendly Safety Inspection spot? And just so I'm clear, I have nothing but a stock setup, so I'm not looking for that kind of hook up. What I am looking for is someone who will put the stickers (or let me place them) on a metal plate mounted on the side of the license plate instead of the bumper. That's it. Want to take off the ones on the bumper courtesy BMW when I bought it two years ago and just have a shop who isn't going to give me a hard time about mounting it near the license plate (vehicle is a 328)
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04-01-2012, 03:26 AM	#145
808MGuy Colonel 230 Rep 2,339 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 M3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Oahu, Hawaii iTrader: (3)	I usually get mine done at Hawaiian Tire & Auto Center in Aiea but the sticker plate next to the license plate is illegal. No gray area on that one. Must be attached to the bumper. __________________ 2016 Porsche Cayman GTS - Sapphire Blue / Black Full Leather Interior / Carrera S Wheels
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05-12-2012, 02:36 AM	#147
Evan_RS Captain 143 Rep 810 Posts Drives: M Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Honolulu, HI iTrader: (17)	JS4KIX patched one of my tire with the nail in it. After 50miles later, that tire they patched is now leaking air.
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05-31-2012, 01:48 AM	#148
808elise Lieutenant 384 Rep 477 Posts Drives: CB E46 and SG E92 M3s Join Date: May 2010 Location: Honolulu, HI iTrader: (1) Garage List 2004 BMW E46 M///T [0.00] 2022 BMW G80 M///Cx [8.00]	Auto Source Hawaii: Though I know of one person on here that works there, and I appreciate knowing him, the dealer sucks. More appropriately placed on the owner. If you would like your payoffs to take over two months then by all means go to Auto Source. They will not care if you are going on a family vacation and having to iron it out from overseas. I know there are more of you out there that have experienced this and can speak up about their service. After all the BS and incorrect info their paperwork was also messed up. It was obvious they gave less than a $hit about all my time and emails and did not bother to even see the issue until I walked into their business when I got back. I was still shorted and just dropped the issue. Good luck dealing with the BS if you decide to buy there. Even if you get a limited warranty be prepared to jump through hoops to get anything actually fixed. After my last purchase there I called and was told that the guy that sold me the car no longer wanted to talk to me after one of the angel eyes did not work the next day on my limited warranty. I ran through hoops for three weeks until it was finally handled. And who cares that I'm in the military and I need registration after a month to get on base anymore. They will not care about getting the title to the bank so I can get the registration. Also be prepared for at least a 20% markup over what he paid for it. I have one more shop for you later this week. It involves a body shop that sat on my car for two years. And then told me they wanted to increase the price on the work or I could just get it out of their way (with 5k worth of work to get it fixed from their half @ss start).
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Rennfahrer TEAM BMW HAWAII 36 Rep 155 Posts Drives: ///M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Nürburgring iTrader: (1)	^ oh I can't wait to hear the rest of the story. I have another for autosource, but that's for another day.
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